# Liam Collins

> Founder of Proxis (YC S24), AI Infrastructure Expert

Founder & CEO of Proxis, a Y Combinator-backed startup developing AI infrastructure tools for fine-tuning and distilling open-source models.

Previously a software engineer at Wunder, a Series C fintech specializing in solar energy development for commercial real estate.

Studied at Wharton with expertise in AI product development, fundraising, and scaling technical teams.

Advises on building developer-focused software, hiring founding engineers, and go-to-market for AI products.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Application tips for Y Combinator
✔️ Go-to-market for AI products
✔️ How to raise VC funding
✔️ Scaling an engineering team
✔️ Building AI infrastructure startups
✔️ Early-stage hiring
✔️ Developer-focused software strategies
✔️ Fundraising for AI & fintech startups
✔️ Scaling from MVP to product-market fit

Excited to help founders navigate the AI and startup landscape!

**Rating:** 5/5 (2 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $100.00

## Links

- [Expert profile](/LiamCollins)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)